[by Julie Monroe, MSN, AGNP-C, American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeNet Magazine, News in Review, p. 14-15, April 2026] SENDING A BRIEF MESSAGE THROUGH an electronic patient portal, letting patients know […]
EHR Portal Messaging Reengages Patients
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Tribute to Dr. Nirmala Sundarraj
By Kip (PR) Kinchington, PhD, and Kira Lathrop, MAMS, PhD Nirmala Sundarraj, PhD, was a truly wonderful person who was a pioneering scientist, a kind and considerate friend, and a […]
UPMC Division of Facial Plastic Surgery Adds Clinic
The UPMC Division of Facial Plastic Surgery is expanding its footprint by adding a new clinic in Sewickley. This site will dramatically improve access for patients, especially those coming from […]
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Active Clinical Trials at the Vision Institute
Cornea A Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, parallel, double masked, placebo-controlled clinical study to assess the safety and efficacy of 0.1% RGN-259 Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Neurotrophic Keratopathy (SEER-2) […]
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Eye Gram
UPMC Ophthalmology Physicians wishing to commemorate a patient, click here or fill out the form below. […]
Collaboration of Optometry and Ophthalmology
The UPMC Mercy Vision Institute is unique because of its extensive collaboration. In the Eye & Ear Foundation’s February 9th webinar, “Collaboration of Optometry and Ophthalmology,” Jerome Finkelstein, MD, FACS, […]
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Highlights of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Division
By David H. Chi, MD, Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology, UPMC Children’s Hospital of PIttsburgh The Pediatric Otolaryngology Division continues to demonstrate exceptional growth, clinical excellence, innovation, and national leadership. With […]
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Patient Navigator Program Improves Access to Eye Care
Dana McGinnis-Thomas, MHA, joined the Department of Ophthalmology in 2021 as its inaugural Patient Navigator, a unique position that connects patients in need with community resources to improve access to […]
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OTO-HNS Looks Back on 2025
José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS, The Eugene N. Myers, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Deputy Director, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center The University of Pittsburgh’s […]
OPH Looks Back on 2025
José-Alain Sahel, MD, Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology; The Eye & Ear Foundation Endowed Chair University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Director, UPMC Vision Institute 2025 was a […]
EEF Looks Back on 2025
Dear Friends and Supporters, As we welcome 2026, I want to reflect on what we accomplished together in 2025. The Eye & Ear Foundation exists to support the groundbreaking work […]
Inaugural Community Vision Day
The Department of Ophthalmology held its first Community Vision Day on December 6 at the UPMC Vision Institute. Vision screenings, eye health evaluations, and exams for vision conditions were offered […]
Eye Glass Drive
The UPMC Community Ophthalmology and Remote Access Programs (CORAP) team facilitated a large-scale glasses drive at Washington High School (WHS) on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Supported by volunteers from UPMC […]
Transforming Eye Care Through Remote Access
Remote care is revolutionizing eye health by making services more accessible and equitable for all. Eyes on Wheels Eyes on Wheels is a dynamic, student-run mobile health clinic committed to […]
Identifying Loss to Follow-Up
Addressing Social Needs to Improve Access to Eye Care: Andrew M. Williams, MD, and the Healthy Vision Lab Glaucoma is a challenging ailment to manage. It is typically asymptomatic but […]